Best International School

Silicon Valley

Gold: International School of the Peninsula. This independent nursery-eighth grade school educates children with a bilingual curriculum that promotes active engagement and responsible international consciousness. 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto. 650-251-8500. istp.org/page.

Silver: German International School of Silicon Valley. 310 Easy St., Mountain View (also has campuses in Emeryville and San Francisco). 650-254-0748. gissv.org/gissv-home-english.

Gold: German International School of Silicon Valley, San Francisco Campus. This preschool-12th grade school is a center for cross-cultural exchange and a focal point for families interested in high-quality bilingual education. 4 & 8 Funston Ave., San Francisco (other locations in Mountain View and Berkeley). 650-254-0748. gissv.org.

Silver: French American International School. 150 Oak St., San Francisco. 415-558-2000. frenchamericansf.org.

Gold: Alto International School. This non-profit International Baccalaureate school offers instruction in both German and English for preschool through high-school students. 475 Pope St., Menlo Park. 650-324-8617. altoschool.org.

Gold: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley. A unique bilingual program for students in preschool through eighth grade taught daily in English and French plus language instruction in Spanish and Mandarin. 1009 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. 510-549-3867. eb.org.